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Simple ideas for living healthier on a budget.

Recipe Makeover

Every month, we’ll take a member’s recipe and give it a Start Making Choices™ makeover—shaping it up to suit a more balanced lifestyle.

Mocha Me Healthier

Chai Mocha

Forget about waiting in line and save your money for stocking stuffers when you treat yourself to a coffee-shop-quality treat, while skipping out on extra calories.

Chai Mocha

Nutritional Information:

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Calories: 129	Total Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g	Sodium: 248 mg
Cholesterol: 4 mg	Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Carbs: 20 g	Protein: 7 g
Sugars: 17 g	Vitamin C 0%
Vitamin A 8%	Iron 5%
Calcium 53%

Hands On: 15 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Makes: 2 servings (3/4 cup each)

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
2 envelopes (0.55 oz each) Swiss Miss® Sensible Sweets™ No Sugar Added Hot Cocoa Mix
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 cinnamon stick
1 whole clove
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Reddi-wip® Fat Free Dairy Whipped Topping

Directions:

1. Place milk, hot cocoa mix, instant espresso, cinnamon stick, whole clove, cardamom, and ginger in small saucepan. Heat over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until hot, whisking occasionally.

2. Remove and discard cinnamon stick and whole clove. Pour into heatproof glasses or mugs; top with Reddi-wip. Serve immediately.

Cook's Tips

No whole spices on hand? Substitute 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon and a dash ground clove for the whole. Reduce cardamom to a dash. Proceed with recipe as directed.

Original Chai Mocha

Nutritional Information:

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Calories: 214	Total Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g	Sodium: 96 mg
Cholesterol: 23 mg	Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Carbs: 30 g	Protein: 7 g
Sugars: 26 g	Vitamin C 0%
Vitamin A 4%	Iron 4%
Calcium 22%

Hands On: 15 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Makes: 2 servings (3/4 cup each)

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup chocolate syrup
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1 cinnamon stick
1 whole clove
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
Whipped cream

Directions:

1. Combine milk, chocolate syrup, espresso powder, cinnamon stick, whole clove, cardamom, and ginger in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until hot.

2. Remove and discard cinnamon stick and whole clove. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream before serving.

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Previous Recipe Makeovers

> Not-So-Naughty Manicotti

> Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

> Blended Chai Mocha

How We Do It!

In our test kitchens, we enhance, with care, the treasured family recipes shared by other Start Making Choices members just like you. Our general guidelines include reducing fat, cholesterol, and calories while preserving the taste and texture of the original. Where possible, we add nutritional value with health-giving vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fiber. Lastly, we simplify recipe preparation to better serve today’s busy households.

Recipes featured here may not meet all of the Balanced Life™ Plan nutritional guidelines and are not part of your Balanced Life Plan. Please enjoy in moderation.